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Amid rash of B.C. drownings, the biggest risk in the water may be overconfidence: report

British Columbians may not be as good at swimming as they think they are, according to new report by BC Hydro. The Crown utility, which manages a number of recreation sites around the province, said Friday it’s observed an increase in drowning or near-drowning incidents… Read More »Amid rash of B.C. drownings, the biggest risk in the water may be overconfidence: report

FSD Pharma leaving cannabis for COVID-19, closing medical pot facility in Cobourg, Ont.

FSD Pharma, which launched a medicinal cannabis production facility in Cobourg, Ont., will be cancelling its cannabis licences and closing the operation next month to focus on coronavirus work. On Thursday, the biotech/pharmaceutical company announced it has notified Health Canada of its decision to forfeit… Read More »FSD Pharma leaving cannabis for COVID-19, closing medical pot facility in Cobourg, Ont.

Six charged after Toronto police seize $2.3 million of marijuana in Scarborough

Six people are facing charges for allegedly possessing $2.3 million worth of marijuana, Toronto police say. On Tuesday, 42 Division officers were responding to complaints made by Scarborough community members that a cannabis operation was present in the Markham Road and McNicoll Avenue area. Police… Read More »Six charged after Toronto police seize $2.3 million of marijuana in Scarborough

6 charged in connection with alleged cannabis grow op in Toronto, $2.3M in pot seized – Toronto

Toronto police say they have arrested six people in connection with a cannabis grow operation where officers seized 510 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $2.3 million. Police said they responded to complaints from residents in the Markham Road and McNicoll Avenue area at around… Read More »6 charged in connection with alleged cannabis grow op in Toronto, $2.3M in pot seized – Toronto

West Vancouver restaurants looking to open pop-up locations face battle over liquor licences – BC

Three West Vancouver restaurants are accusing the provincial government of drowning them in red tape. The District of West Vancouver and the local police department gave the businesses permission to operate temporary pop-up locations in Millennium Park for the summer. 1:50 Vancouver approves temporary patios… Read More »West Vancouver restaurants looking to open pop-up locations face battle over liquor licences – BC

Biden promises economic agenda will fight racial inequality – National

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden promised Tuesday that his economic agenda would combat long-standing racial inequalities as he sought to draw another sharp contrast with President Donald Trump. Biden said the Republican president is exacerbating social discord across the country, including by sending federal authorities… Read More »Biden promises economic agenda will fight racial inequality – National

Democratic committee OKs platform with progressives’ input

WASHINGTON – Reflecting presidential candidate Joe Biden’s careful positioning, a key Democratic Party committee on Monday approved a 2020 platform that presents a liberal outline for the country but rejects many policies pursued by the left’s most outspoken progressives. The document, approved by Democrats’ platform… Read More »Democratic committee OKs platform with progressives’ input